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New product for our travels

8/17/2019

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LCG Inc and 4Bike-Police.com are now offering On Duty CBD oils.
We now carry both Free and Pure CBD in 500, 750 and 1500 mgs. Along with lotion and a roll on for spot relief. We even carry On Duty for Pets a 350 mg formula to help your pets over come their anxiety.
You can purchase On Duty at their website and use code "BIKEPOLICE" for a discount or its available with our normal discounts at 4Bike-Police.com

On Duty is also available at our bike shop headquarters in Haskell AR. Mikes Bike Shop is our showroom for 4Bike-Police and shipping headquarters.

At On Duty
No matter who you are, or what you do – first responder, teacher, serving military, bus driver, soccer mom, veteran, nurse, outdoorsman, small business owner - you have been called to service, you are always on duty.
​Not all CBD is created equal
Regrettably, during our research process we discovered many CBD products weren’t being produced the “right way” or were simply making untrue claims.  The market is overloaded with Chinese made synthetic cannabinoids and cheap CBD oils contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals. Recent studies indicate most CBD products are not what they claim to be.
With On Duty CBD you get quality products you can trust.  Our products are all third party tested and results are posted online for the world to see.  Every product carries a “QR code” allowing you to trace the origin of your product back to the very farm that harvested the hemp.
On Duty is made “in house”
On Duty is made “in house,” meaning the farmers deliver the raw materials to our Lexington lab.  From there our own scientists, chemists, and technicians test, produce, bottle, and finally ship On Duty products to you.   
A vast majority of CBD companies slap a label on mass produced bottles, churning out of massive factories.  Invariably, the lowest bid is sourced and labeled.  These CBD companies never even see the products they sell. 
The upshot, On Duty CBD products are tested and trusted.  No chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, or imported material…ever.  

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Summer in Michigan's UP

8/8/2019

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 . wJune right after my last VA appointment we headed north. Tammys brother lives in the UP of Michigan and we had some friends to visit along the way.
From our trip to Marquee on The Bay RV resort in Dickinson Texas we met Lace and Cindy. They were staying at Hidden Ridge RV Resort in Hopkins MI. It was on our way so we headed that way to visit them on the way north.
When we left Arkansas I had always said I didnt want to drive more than 5 hours a day. I want to stop early and see the sights in the towns we go through.
Well it was storming really bad so we pressed on. We finally stopped day 1 at the Archway RV Park in Mt Vernon IL. Very nice and right off the freeway. They were a Good Sam Park and also had a military discount and allowed pets. We stayed the night but had a fuse issue when opening up our slides. I replaced the fuzes and found out that my coach.net service expired after a year all in the same night. 
We were able to close up and got back on the road. We got to Hidden Ridge, only to find out that the kitchen slide wouldnt come out. I went to General RV Center just south of Grand Rapids and asked for service. The guy from service was not very helpful at all. I guess they dont repair there. He gave me the number of a mobile repairman and I left. I called Franks Mobile RV service. Also started digging and found my extended warranty contract. They stopped by but were on the way to another job so they found my cause and cut me some wire and I was on my own to fix, which I did. All was good in our world again. We went over saw Lace, Cindy and Shelia. the park was great very clean and well maintained. We decided to make it our base for the next week and is definitely a place we would go back to. From here we were only short drives to Wyoming, Tammys home town, her friends and the sand dunes. We took daily trips to the locations around the West central area of Michigan.
The highlights were Holland, a unique little village with a real windmill and wheel organ. Wooden shoes all reminiscent of a city in Holland. Another day we did the sand dues of Lake Michigan. We met up with one of Tammys childhood friends and went her and kids to Michigan Adventure Park. The next day to Dawns property to Jet Ski and knee boarding.  Lots of fun and good people.
After Grand Rapids area we headed north to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A great place called Raber Bay Landing. This is owned by Mary Rudnick who is Tammys sister in laws mother. It was a great stop to visit with Tammys brother that she hadnt seen is over 20 years. Raber Bay is a nice little fishing resort located on Lake Heron. This was amazing all July the temps didnt get about 82 degrees and the night got to a cool 60. We had to wear jackets when we went out on the lake at night. We are looking at pouring a slab and making this one of our summer stops.
Our outtings there were to Sault St Marie we toured the locks right on the border of US and Canada. We went to Tahquamenon Falls State Park they have a local brewery there as well so go in and order the flight. Each were delicious. Our other day trips were to the maritime museums and lake sides where Tammy and Braxton enjoyed finding unique stones along the route.
After a great visit with Tim, Theresa and Mary at Raber Bay we headed back south. We went outside of my birthplace in Ohio. We stopped in at My Uncle Phils house and saw my other Uncle Bud, Aunt Mona and Chris. My brother Steve even came up for a day. This had been a awesome trip so far and visiting a lot of family and meeting new one for both Tammy and I was just amazing. After all the good times we had to get back to Arkansas. We headed south and made a stop at Terra Haute In KOA. It was in a good location and Braxton just loves all the amenities. 
We made it home the next day to Indian Springs in Bryant.

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Short visit to Ft Worth and IPMBA

8/4/2019

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It was the International Police Mountain Bike Assc annual training conference and vendor fair. Its always fun to see my competitors and friends. While traveling now full time it makes going to IPMBA easy. Our booth always showcases new products and options, plus we get to see any new advancements to bike patrol.  This year we brought our new line of Boston Bills sunglasses and the new Serfas Bike Helmets. Both are available at 4Bike-Police.com. We are always looking for new products. Sad time though. Soon as I hit Ft Worth I got news my dad had passed. We hadnt seen each other for a while. So lots of thoughts going through my head. Next year IPMBA is in Dayton Ohio. So, start planning now.
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Friends, food and FUN. Topsail Island NC with the Wynns

8/4/2019

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Since the Hurricane in cancelled out trip to TopSail we rebooked for the week before Memorial Day. The place was Big Blue. A beautiful house right on the beach. It was a make up for Stephs birthday trip and was one of the best trips we have been on. Gary my brother since the 80's invited us on a family vacation. So everyone was there. Mom, brother Ron and Tammy, Cyndell and Clay and some friends in and out during the week. These guys really know how to do a beach house. It was so much fun and there was so much to eat and drink the entire trip was truly amazing. My Tammy, I say that because there were three Tammys there, found a new hobby in shark tooth hunting. She found over 100 that she brought home. Daily contest to see who found the biggest ones. Me... it was just fun in the sun. Kinda my own little getaway in my mind. Sitting in sun with an ice cold beer or walking the beach either was so relaxing.  Some of the best parts were walking in the morning to the seafood shack and getting fresh fish and shrimp for the days meal. So much seafood and it all tasted great. Everything was within walking distance from the house. Gary and family were amazing and everything was great. We took an evening sunset cruise and had wine tasting. For this trip we left the camper in Arkansas and just took to the road for this out and back adventure.  Then on the way back to Arkansas I stopped in South Carolina to visit my brother Tom and his family. My dad passed earlier in the year and I wanted to visit. It was a good time seeing him and Molly. I hadnt seen either one in years. I am hoping we build a new relationship.
It was a great two weeks. We are going back as we travel and hope for more good times.
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